Question

Please help!

Explain how to find the measure of x WITHOUT finding of its supplement first.

Answer 1

x = 86°

Explanation:

The external angle of a triangle is equal to the 2 opposite interior angles.

∠VUC = x is an exterior angle of the triangle and

46° and 40° are the 2 opposite interior angles, hence

x = 46° + 40° = 86°